Amer vs Azad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Azad

Boy #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Kurdish Turkish South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amer Rank #4,915
Azad Rank #4,855

Azad is more popular, ranked #4855 vs #4915 for Amer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amer ___

  • Amer Hassan
  • Amer Khalid
  • Amer Reza
  • Amer Yusuf
  • Amer Ibrahim
  • Amer Ali

Azad ___

  • Azad Ali
  • Azad Reza
  • Azad Karim
  • Azad Nour
  • Azad Hassan
  • Azad Saman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amer

Amir Tariq Yasmin Layla Hassan

If you choose Azad

Cyrus Dariush Yasmin Shirin Arya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amer or Azad more popular?

Azad is more popular, ranked #4855 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amer and Azad mean?

Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin). Azad means "free, independent" (Persian origin).

Are Amer and Azad boy or girl names?

Amer is primarily a boy name. Azad is primarily a boy name.

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